So often it may seem as if I have taken
you for granted, that I never noticed all
that you did for me of the sacrifices you
made for my benefit. But I did notice.
I may not have said anything at the time,
and I am sure that many times I really
didn't appreciate you. But now that I have
grown up, I realize that everything you
did was because you loved me and wanted
the best for me.
I can see now that doing so much for me
meant giving up a lot for yourself. As I
look around, I see many parents who take
care of themselves first and their children
second. In the eyes of those children, I can
see a hurt that I never knew. You have giv-
en me more than I ever deserved.
At a time when so many people are blam-
ing their parents for what is wrong with
them, I want to thank you for all that is
good in me. You instilled it in me with
each hug, scolding, understanding word,
punishment, and "I love you." I just want-
ed to tell you that I am forever grateful, and
I love you very much.
Michele Weber
